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The Crystal River Executive Pack 8' Freshwater/Saltwater Fly Rod and Reel Combo features a graphite reel for light weight and includes line and leader for easy stringing. The rod has 7 guides to keep line flowing freely and includes a nylon case for protection when storing and transporting the combo. 8-piece design. 80 yards/20 lb.

Features and Benefits

8-piece construction

7 guides plus the tip keep line flowing freely

80 yards/20 lb. test backing capacity

Includes a 2-sided tackle box with strap to transport your fishing gear

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Drew23 from
supreme serviceBought a Crystal River Fly Fishing Rod, the very fragile tip that concludes the rod assembly had snapped in packing or transit. Within 3 days, Academy Sports had sent a new complete set up-as the part was not available.
Outstanding support on the phone and quick email address recovery online.
Thanks for everything, all my fly fishing equipment will be purchased here.

Date published: 2016-10-05

Rated 5 out of
5 by
tx_harr from
A solid beginner's rodI made this purchase because I was desperately trying to get into this sport and didn't want to pay a great deal of money to get started. I took the rod to a local lake to try it out, and I have to say it works pretty well.

Date published: 2016-01-25

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Curtis from
Crystal River 8'8pieceFolks,
I recieved our rod combo in the mail and was satisified with some, dissappointed in some and, very happy about the rest, The little rod was a gift to my wife who is just learning how to fly cast(and fish in general). So let me start with the cons, give some pros and go forward...
The reel is sub-standard, thankfully Shakespear makes an aluminum reel that should be fine. I purchaced one at our local Academy for about ten bucks. The fly line is a level line, O.K. with me but hard for a novice to learn on, also you get no backing with this combo. Our loacl Academy has a limited selection of fly garb and they do not carry any lines and a very limited supply of backings.
Now more positive stuff. The rod is light weight and all the furrels are all snugg. It comes in a wonderful case, perfect for traveling, and after loading with a decent WF-5-f line; cast like a dream. For the price, even though you will double it with different reel/line/backing, might be a good back-up/teaching rod. We will see what my sweetie thinks of it.
Curtis in Bryan, TX

Date published: 2012-06-28

Rated 4 out of
5 by
FlyMan from
Affordable rod packI purchased this rod over 10 years ago for over $50 with shipping. I casted it today along with my lighter rods and that made it feel heavy for a 4/5 weight but it still casts well.It will cast several line weights with no problem. You can't beat the price for a spare rod or one for trips. The foam grip is still in very good shape and it does not bother me a bit not being cork. It would be very easy to replace it with cork if it ever gets damaged. I like the box it came in with the foam protection.

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